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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 721.73 and 249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 721.73 and 249.86 is: 374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 721.73 = 249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/721.73 = 249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 721.73 × 249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 180,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,326.60/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.99

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