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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 719.62 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 719.62 and 417.96 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 719.62 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/719.62 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 719.62 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 300,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,772.38/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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