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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 720.47 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 720.47 and 388.99 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 720.47 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/720.47 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 720.47 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 280,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,255.63/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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