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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 721.20 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 721.20 and 289.44 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 721.20 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/721.20 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 721.20 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 208,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,744.13/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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