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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 720.74 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 720.74 and 249.93 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 720.74 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/720.74 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 720.74 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 180,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,135.17/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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