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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.93, 718.32 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.93, 718.32 and 416.13 is: 621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.93 : 718.32 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.93/718.32 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.93x = 718.32 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.93x = 298,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,914.50/480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.53

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