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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.13, 719.83 and 236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.13, 719.83 and 236.53 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.13 : 719.83 = 236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.13/719.83 = 236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.13x = 719.83 × 236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.13x = 170,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261.39/480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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