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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 723.96 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 723.96 and 430.02 is: 646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 723.96 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/723.96 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 723.96 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 311,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,317.28/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.07

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