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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720.41 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 720.41 and 191.44 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 720.41 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/720.41 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 720.41 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 137,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,912.53/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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