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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 721.49 and 249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 721.49 and 249.74 is: 374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 721.49 = 249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/721.49 = 249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 721.49 × 249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 180,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186.16/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.85

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