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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.52, 720.37 and 191.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.52, 720.37 and 191.77 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.52 : 720.37 = 191.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.52/720.37 = 191.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.52x = 720.37 × 191.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.52x = 138,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,144.40/480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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