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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.63, 720.95 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.63, 720.95 and 192 is: 288

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.63 : 720.95 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.63/720.95 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.63x = 720.95 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.63x = 138,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,421.44/480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288

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