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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 720.99 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 720.99 and 395.01 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 720.99 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/720.99 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 720.99 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 284,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,798.26/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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