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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 761.44 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 761.44 and 481.08 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 761.44 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/761.44 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 761.44 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 366,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,313.56/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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