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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 722.01 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 722.01 and 288.56 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 722.01 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/722.01 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 722.01 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 208,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,346.09/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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