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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 720.50 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 720.50 and 249.66 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 720.50 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/720.50 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 720.50 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 179,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,878.78/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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