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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.66, 721.41 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.66, 721.41 and 358.54 is: 538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.66 : 721.41 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.66/721.41 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.66x = 721.41 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.66x = 258,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,654.34/480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.12

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