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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 719.78 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 719.78 and 403.90 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 719.78 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/719.78 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 719.78 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 290,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,719.14/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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