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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 984.60 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 984.60 and 481.20 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 984.60 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/984.60 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 984.60 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 473,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,789.52/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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