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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 794.81 and 481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 794.81 and 481.01 is: 722.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 794.81 = 481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/794.81 = 481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 794.81 × 481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 382,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,308.79/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.45

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