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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 721.04 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 721.04 and 442.16 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 721.04 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/721.04 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 721.04 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 318,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,815.05/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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