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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 721.11 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 721.11 and 285.83 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 721.11 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/721.11 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 721.11 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 206,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,111.27/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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