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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 721.48 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 721.48 and 264.98 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 721.48 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/721.48 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 721.48 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 191,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,177.77/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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