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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.27, 718.74 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.27, 718.74 and 392.58 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.27 : 718.74 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.27/718.74 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.27x = 718.74 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.27x = 282,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,162.95/480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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