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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 717.26 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 717.26 and 407.60 is: 608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 717.26 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/717.26 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 717.26 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 292,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,355.18/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.46

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