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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 720.09 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 720.09 and 191.58 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 720.09 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/720.09 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 720.09 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 137,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,954.84/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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