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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.56, 662.32 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.56, 662.32 and 387.60 is: 534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.56 : 662.32 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.56/662.32 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.56x = 662.32 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.56x = 256,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,715.23/480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.20

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