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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.45, 720.59 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.45, 720.59 and 155.88 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.45 : 720.59 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.45/720.59 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.45x = 720.59 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.45x = 112,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,324.79/480.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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