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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 720.78 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 720.78 and 463.24 is: 695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 720.78 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/720.78 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 720.78 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 333,894.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,894.13/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.55

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