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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 719.79 and 376.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 719.79 and 376.87 is: 564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 719.79 = 376.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/719.79 = 376.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 719.79 × 376.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 271,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,267.26/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.95

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