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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 721.32 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 721.32 and 288.56 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 721.32 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/721.32 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 721.32 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 208,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,144.10/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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