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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.73, 720.69 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.73, 720.69 and 249.68 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.73 : 720.69 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.73/720.69 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.73x = 720.69 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.73x = 179,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,941.88/480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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