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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 719.29 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 719.29 and 342.43 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 719.29 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/719.29 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 719.29 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 246,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,306.47/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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