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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.95, 723.47 and 337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.95, 723.47 and 337.95 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.95 : 723.47 = 337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.95/723.47 = 337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.95x = 723.47 × 337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.95x = 244,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,495.00/481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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