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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 724.55 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 724.55 and 481.55 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 724.55 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/724.55 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 724.55 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 348,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,901.02/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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