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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 721.68 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 721.68 and 288.48 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 721.68 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/721.68 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 721.68 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 208,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,190.25/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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