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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.70, 721.32 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.70, 721.32 and 264.25 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.70 : 721.32 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.70/721.32 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.70x = 721.32 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.70x = 190,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,608.81/480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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