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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.78, 723.95 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.78, 723.95 and 262.55 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.78 : 723.95 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.78/723.95 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.78x = 723.95 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.78x = 190,073.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,073.07/481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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