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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 719.46 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 719.46 and 263.76 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 719.46 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/719.46 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 719.46 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 189,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,764.77/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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