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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 719.46 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 719.46 and 336.24 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 719.46 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/719.46 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 719.46 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 241,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,911.23/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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