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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.61, 720.95 and 359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.61, 720.95 and 359.65 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.61 : 720.95 = 359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.61/720.95 = 359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.61x = 720.95 × 359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.61x = 259,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,286.07/480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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