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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.06, 720.43 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.06, 720.43 and 447.93 is: 672.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.06 : 720.43 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.06/720.43 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.06x = 720.43 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.06x = 322,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,701.09/480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.21

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