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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 719.67 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 719.67 and 297.39 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 719.67 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/719.67 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 719.67 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 214,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,022.66/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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