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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 721.40 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 721.40 and 192.33 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 721.40 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/721.40 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 721.40 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 138,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745.90/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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