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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 720.29 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 720.29 and 260.65 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 720.29 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/720.29 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 720.29 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 187,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,745.14/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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