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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 726.06 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 726.06 and 481.16 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 726.06 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/726.06 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 726.06 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 349,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,351.03/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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