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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 721.32 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 721.32 and 264.75 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 721.32 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/721.32 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 721.32 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 190,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,969.47/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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