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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 726.24 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 726.24 and 481.52 is: 722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 726.24 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/726.24 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 726.24 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 349,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,699.08/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.28

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