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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 720.24 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 720.24 and 191.61 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 720.24 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/720.24 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 720.24 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 138,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,005.19/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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