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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.28, 718.44 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.28, 718.44 and 403.36 is: 603.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.28 : 718.44 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.28/718.44 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.28x = 718.44 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.28x = 289,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,789.96/480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.38

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