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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 720.24 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 720.24 and 393.60 is: 589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 720.24 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/720.24 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 720.24 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 283,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,486.46/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.03

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