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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 720.42 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 720.42 and 191.70 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 720.42 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/720.42 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 720.42 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 138,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,104.51/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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