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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 716.58 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 716.58 and 418.50 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 716.58 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/716.58 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 716.58 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 299,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,888.73/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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