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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 723.15 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 723.15 and 386.82 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 723.15 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/723.15 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 723.15 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 279,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,728.88/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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