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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 721.50 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 721.50 and 264.44 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 721.50 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/721.50 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 721.50 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 190,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,793.46/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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