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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.40, 719.16 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.40, 719.16 and 392.72 is: 587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.40 : 719.16 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.40/719.16 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.40x = 719.16 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.40x = 282,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,428.52/480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.90

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