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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.76, 719.90 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.76, 719.90 and 297.88 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.76 : 719.90 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.76/719.90 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.76x = 719.90 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.76x = 214,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,443.81/480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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