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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.79, 720.30 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.79, 720.30 and 382.11 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.79 : 720.30 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.79/720.30 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.79x = 720.30 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.79x = 275,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,233.83/480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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