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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.57, 719.88 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.57, 719.88 and 295.23 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.57 : 719.88 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.57/719.88 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.57x = 719.88 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.57x = 212,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,530.17/480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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