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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.11, 719.62 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.11, 719.62 and 431.24 is: 646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.11 : 719.62 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.11/719.62 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.11x = 719.62 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.11x = 310,324.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,324.25/480.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.37

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