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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 721.44 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 721.44 and 264.48 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 721.44 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/721.44 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 721.44 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 190,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,806.45/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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