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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 721.38 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 721.38 and 264.28 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 721.38 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/721.38 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 721.38 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 190,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,646.31/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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