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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.62, 720.97 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.62, 720.97 and 249.23 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.62 : 720.97 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.62/720.97 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.62x = 720.97 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.62x = 179,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,688.53/480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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