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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 720.87 and 248.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 720.87 and 248.79 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 720.87 = 248.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/720.87 = 248.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 720.87 × 248.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 179,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,345.25/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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