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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 721.49 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 721.49 and 335.30 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 721.49 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/721.49 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 721.49 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 241,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,915.60/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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