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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 720.23 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 720.23 and 260.73 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 720.23 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/720.23 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 720.23 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 187,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,780.66/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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