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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 719.85 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 719.85 and 418.88 is: 627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 719.85 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/719.85 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 719.85 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 301,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,530.77/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.61

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