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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.36, 726.71 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.36, 726.71 and 481.24 is: 717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.36 : 726.71 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.36/726.71 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.36x = 726.71 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.36x = 349,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,721.92/487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.58

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