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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.83, 721.22 and 249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.83, 721.22 and 249.62 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.83 : 721.22 = 249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.83/721.22 = 249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.83x = 721.22 × 249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.83x = 180,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,026.08/480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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