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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 722.19 and 407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 722.19 and 407.29 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 722.19 = 407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/722.19 = 407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 722.19 × 407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 294,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,140.77/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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