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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 718.79 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 718.79 and 439.81 is: 658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 718.79 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/718.79 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 718.79 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 316,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,131.03/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.35

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