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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 719.28 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 719.28 and 440.22 is: 659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 719.28 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/719.28 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 719.28 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 316,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,641.44/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.22

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