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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.90, 719.52 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.90, 719.52 and 264.64 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.90 : 719.52 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.90/719.52 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.90x = 719.52 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.90x = 190,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,413.77/480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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