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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 720.97 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 720.97 and 156.13 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 720.97 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/720.97 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 720.97 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 112,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,562.85/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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