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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 719.33 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 719.33 and 445.63 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 719.33 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/719.33 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 719.33 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 320,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,552.12/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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