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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 720.96 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 720.96 and 289.20 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 720.96 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/720.96 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 720.96 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 208,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,501.63/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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