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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 721.37 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 721.37 and 335.88 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 721.37 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/721.37 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 721.37 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 242,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,294.60/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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