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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.87, 723.41 and 456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.87, 723.41 and 456.36 is: 685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.87 : 723.41 = 456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.87/723.41 = 456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.87x = 723.41 × 456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.87x = 330,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,133.82/481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.11

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