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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.44, 1,953.48 and 480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.44, 1,953.48 and 480.58 is: 720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.44 : 1,953.48 = 480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.44/1,953.48 = 480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.44x = 1,953.48 × 480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.44x = 938,798.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,798.53/1,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.80

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