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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 720.68 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 720.68 and 191.88 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 720.68 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/720.68 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 720.68 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 138,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,284.08/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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