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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.66, 720.30 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.66, 720.30 and 264.42 is: 396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.66 : 720.30 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.66/720.30 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.66x = 720.30 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.66x = 190,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,461.73/480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.25

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