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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.53, 721.44 and 288.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.53, 721.44 and 288.75 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.53 : 721.44 = 288.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.53/721.44 = 288.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.53x = 721.44 × 288.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.53x = 208,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,315.80/481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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