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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 719.70 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 719.70 and 248.95 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 719.70 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/719.70 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 719.70 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 179,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,166.27/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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