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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 719.66 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 719.66 and 412.14 is: 617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 719.66 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/719.66 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 719.66 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 296,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,598.61/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.30

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