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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 722.46 and 286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 722.46 and 286.75 is: 430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 722.46 = 286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/722.46 = 286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 722.46 × 286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 207,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,165.41/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.19

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