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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 719.32 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 719.32 and 358.60 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 719.32 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/719.32 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 719.32 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 257,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,948.15/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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