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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 718.60 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 718.60 and 402.40 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 718.60 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/718.60 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 718.60 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 289,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,164.64/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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