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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 722.12 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 722.12 and 286.27 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 722.12 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/722.12 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 722.12 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 206,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,718.06/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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