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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 720.94 and 385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 720.94 and 385.06 is: 577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 720.94 = 385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/720.94 = 385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 720.94 × 385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 277,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,605.16/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.57

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