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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 719.10 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 719.10 and 428.43 is: 641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 719.10 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/719.10 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 719.10 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 308,084.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,084.01/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.80

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