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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.75, 720.59 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.75, 720.59 and 237.02 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 720.59 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/720.59 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 720.59 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 170,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,789.45/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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