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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 720.53 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 720.53 and 286.66 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 720.53 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/720.53 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 720.53 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 206,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,543.90/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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