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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 720.48 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 720.48 and 191.58 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 720.48 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/720.48 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 720.48 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 138,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,029.56/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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