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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 719.49 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 719.49 and 248.75 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 719.49 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/719.49 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 719.49 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 178,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,976.52/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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