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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 719.66 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 719.66 and 407.40 is: 610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 719.66 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/719.66 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 719.66 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 293,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,189.48/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.74

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