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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.88, 734.16 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.88, 734.16 and 481.20 is: 722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.88 : 734.16 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.88/734.16 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.88x = 734.16 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.88x = 353,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,277.79/488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.63

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