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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 720.44 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 720.44 and 260.78 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 720.44 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/720.44 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 720.44 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 187,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,876.34/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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