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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 720.86 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 720.86 and 191.84 is: 287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 720.86 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/720.86 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 720.86 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 138,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,285.22/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.87

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