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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 720.59 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 720.59 and 263.86 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 720.59 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/720.59 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 720.59 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 190,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,131.76/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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