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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 722.70 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 722.70 and 374.91 is: 561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 722.70 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/722.70 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 722.70 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 270,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,947.46/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.07

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