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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 719.88 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 719.88 and 187.35 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 719.88 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/719.88 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 719.88 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 134,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,869.52/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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