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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.04, 722.28 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.04, 722.28 and 289.20 is: 433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.04 : 722.28 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.04/722.28 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.04x = 722.28 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.04x = 208,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,883.38/482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.33

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