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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 721.31 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 721.31 and 394.98 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 721.31 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/721.31 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 721.31 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 284,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,898.34/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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