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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.05, 721.89 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.05, 721.89 and 264.78 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.05 : 721.89 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.05/721.89 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.05x = 721.89 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.05x = 191,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,142.03/481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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