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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 719.94 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 719.94 and 171.92 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 719.94 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/719.94 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 719.94 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 123,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,772.08/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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