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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.85, 720.66 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.85, 720.66 and 263.98 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.85 : 720.66 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.85/720.66 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.85x = 720.66 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.85x = 190,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,239.83/480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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