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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 719.70 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 719.70 and 263.22 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 719.70 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/719.70 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 719.70 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 189,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,439.43/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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