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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 719.35 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 719.35 and 333.88 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 719.35 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/719.35 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 719.35 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 240,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,176.58/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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