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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.99, 722.97 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.99, 722.97 and 116.77 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.99 : 722.97 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.99/722.97 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.99x = 722.97 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.99x = 84,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,423.12/481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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