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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 719.16 and 382.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 719.16 and 382.34 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 719.16 = 382.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/719.16 = 382.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 719.16 × 382.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 274,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,963.63/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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