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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 720.28 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 720.28 and 394.50 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 720.28 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/720.28 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 720.28 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 284,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,150.46/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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