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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.56, 719.90 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.56, 719.90 and 383.24 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.56 : 719.90 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.56/719.90 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.56x = 719.90 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.56x = 275,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,894.48/480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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