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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 721.31 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 721.31 and 264.41 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 721.31 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/721.31 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 721.31 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 190,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,716.65/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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