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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.59, 720.70 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.59, 720.70 and 188.05 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.59 : 720.70 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.59/720.70 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.59x = 720.70 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.59x = 135,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,527.64/480.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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