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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 719.70 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 719.70 and 343.28 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 719.70 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/719.70 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 719.70 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 247,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,058.62/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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