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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 722.16 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 722.16 and 288.48 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 722.16 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/722.16 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 722.16 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 208,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,328.72/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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