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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.51, 720.97 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.51, 720.97 and 249.57 is: 374.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.51 : 720.97 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.51/720.97 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.51x = 720.97 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.51x = 179,931.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,931.37/480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.46

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