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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.20, 719.75 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.20, 719.75 and 297.68 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.20 : 719.75 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.20/719.75 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.20x = 719.75 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.20x = 214,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,252.33/480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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