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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 719.51 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 719.51 and 191.13 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 719.51 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/719.51 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 719.51 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 137,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,518.99/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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