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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 720.62 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 720.62 and 236.74 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 720.62 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/720.62 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 720.62 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 170,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,598.40/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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