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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.86, 719.99 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.86, 719.99 and 334.30 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.86 : 719.99 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.86/719.99 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.86x = 719.99 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.86x = 240,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,693.81/480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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