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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 722.61 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 722.61 and 327.86 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 722.61 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/722.61 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 722.61 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 236,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,914.91/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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