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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.13, 720.29 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.13, 720.29 and 191.59 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.13 : 720.29 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.13/720.29 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.13x = 720.29 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.13x = 138,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,000.36/480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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