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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.56, 720.48 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.56, 720.48 and 426.56 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.56 : 720.48 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.56/720.48 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.56x = 720.48 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.56x = 307,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,327.95/480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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