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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 720.89 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 720.89 and 264.11 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 720.89 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/720.89 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 720.89 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 190,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,394.26/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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