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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.77, 721.54 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.77, 721.54 and 249.73 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.77 : 721.54 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.77/721.54 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.77x = 721.54 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.77x = 180,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,186.58/480.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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