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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 720.62 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 720.62 and 249.26 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 720.62 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/720.62 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 720.62 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 179,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,621.74/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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