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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.55, 722.22 and 288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.55, 722.22 and 288.95 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.55 : 722.22 = 288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.55/722.22 = 288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.55x = 722.22 × 288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.55x = 208,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,681.86/481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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