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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 719.28 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 719.28 and 295.32 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 719.28 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/719.28 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 719.28 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 212,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,417.77/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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