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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.90 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.90 and 385.32 is: 578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.90 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.90 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.90 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 277,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,777.19/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.27

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