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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 720.20 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 720.20 and 284.99 is: 427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 720.20 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/720.20 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 720.20 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 205,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,244.77/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.57

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