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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.70, 719.69 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.70, 719.69 and 357.08 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.70 : 719.69 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.70/719.69 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.70x = 719.69 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.70x = 256,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,981.52/480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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