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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 720.84 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 720.84 and 288.20 is: 432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 720.84 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/720.84 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 720.84 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 207,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,746.09/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.41

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