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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720.30 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 720.30 and 191.46 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 720.30 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/720.30 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 720.30 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 137,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,908.64/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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