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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 721.56 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 721.56 and 417.20 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 721.56 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/721.56 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 721.56 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 301,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,034.83/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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