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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.74, 720.28 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.74, 720.28 and 248.80 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.74 : 720.28 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.74/720.28 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.74x = 720.28 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.74x = 179,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,205.66/479.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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