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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.05, 720.07 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.05, 720.07 and 191.69 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.05 : 720.07 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.05/720.07 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.05x = 720.07 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.05x = 138,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,029.56/480.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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