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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 720.63 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 720.63 and 192.07 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 720.63 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/720.63 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 720.63 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 138,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407.80/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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