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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 720.45 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 720.45 and 191.55 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 720.45 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/720.45 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 720.45 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 138,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,002.20/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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