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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 720.23 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 720.23 and 419.13 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 720.23 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/720.23 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 720.23 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 301,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,867.90/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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