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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 720.36 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 720.36 and 260.19 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 720.36 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/720.36 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 720.36 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 187,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,430.47/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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