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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.54 and 393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.54 and 393.56 is: 589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.54 = 393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.54 = 393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.54 × 393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 283,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,182.16/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.86

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