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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.23, 720.80 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.23, 720.80 and 297.07 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.23 : 720.80 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.23/720.80 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.23x = 720.80 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.23x = 214,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,125.88/480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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