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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.62, 720.77 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.62, 720.77 and 371.05 is: 556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.62 : 720.77 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.62/720.77 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.62x = 720.77 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.62x = 267,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,444.19/480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.46

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