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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 721.59 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 721.59 and 286.56 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 721.59 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/721.59 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 721.59 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 206,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,778.83/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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