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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 912.80 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 912.80 and 481.12 is: 721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 912.80 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/912.80 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 912.80 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 439,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,166.34/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.74

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