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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 720.50 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 720.50 and 128.92 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 720.50 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/720.50 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 720.50 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 92,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,886.22/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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