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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.83, 720.82 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.83, 720.82 and 285.35 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.83 : 720.82 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.83/720.82 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.83x = 720.82 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.83x = 205,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,685.99/480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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