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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.71, 719.99 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.71, 719.99 and 418.21 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.71 : 719.99 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.71/719.99 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.71x = 719.99 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.71x = 301,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,107.02/480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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