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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.58, 721.79 and 411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.58, 721.79 and 411.33 is: 617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.58 : 721.79 = 411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.58/721.79 = 411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.58x = 721.79 × 411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.58x = 296,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,890.86/480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.77

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