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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 722.82 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 722.82 and 262.46 is: 393.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 722.82 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/722.82 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 722.82 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 189,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,711.34/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.76

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