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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 720.70 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 720.70 and 249.28 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 720.70 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/720.70 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 720.70 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 179,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,656.10/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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