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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 727.35 and 481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 727.35 and 481.33 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 727.35 = 481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/727.35 = 481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 727.35 × 481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 350,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,095.38/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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