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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.01, 719.34 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.01, 719.34 and 306.13 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.01 : 719.34 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.01/719.34 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.01x = 719.34 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.01x = 220,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,211.55/480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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