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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 720 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 720 and 191.52 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 720 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/720 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 720 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 137,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,894.40/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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