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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 718.56 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 718.56 and 336.48 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 718.56 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/718.56 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 718.56 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 241,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,781.07/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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