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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 719.87 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 719.87 and 191.46 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 719.87 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/719.87 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 719.87 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 137,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,825.35/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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