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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.68, 721.80 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.68, 721.80 and 288.84 is: 432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.68 : 721.80 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.68/721.80 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.68x = 721.80 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.68x = 208,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,484.71/481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.83

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