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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 722.49 and 335.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 722.49 and 335.31 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 722.49 = 335.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/722.49 = 335.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 722.49 × 335.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 242,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,254.16/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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