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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.40, 720.59 and 297.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.40, 720.59 and 297.85 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.40 : 720.59 = 297.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.40/720.59 = 297.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.40x = 720.59 × 297.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.40x = 214,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,627.73/480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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