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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 719.90 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 719.90 and 248.92 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 719.90 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/719.90 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 719.90 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 179,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,194.46/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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