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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 719.61 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 719.61 and 370.93 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 719.61 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/719.61 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 719.61 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 266,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,924.94/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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