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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 722.67 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 722.67 and 285.92 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 722.67 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/722.67 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 722.67 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 206,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,622.19/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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