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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.63 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.63 and 263.82 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.63 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.63 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.63 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 190,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,116.61/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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