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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 719.73 and 432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 719.73 and 432.12 is: 646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 719.73 = 432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/719.73 = 432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 719.73 × 432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 311,009.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,009.73/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.97

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