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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.70, 719.70 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.70, 719.70 and 432.10 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.70 : 719.70 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.70/719.70 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.70x = 719.70 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.70x = 310,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,982.37/480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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