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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.76, 722.29 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.76, 722.29 and 286.30 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.76 : 722.29 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.76/722.29 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.76x = 722.29 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.76x = 206,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,787.30/481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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