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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 718.74 and 363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 718.74 and 363.85 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 718.74 = 363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/718.74 = 363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 718.74 × 363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 261,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,511.75/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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