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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.47, 720.98 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.47, 720.98 and 187.94 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.47 : 720.98 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.47/720.98 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.47x = 720.98 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.47x = 135,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,500.98/480.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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