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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 721.64 and 412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 721.64 and 412.64 is: 619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 721.64 = 412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/721.64 = 412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 721.64 × 412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 297,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,777.53/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.49

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