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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.94, 719.87 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.94, 719.87 and 383.94 is: 574.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.94 : 719.87 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.94/719.87 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.94x = 719.87 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.94x = 276,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,386.89/480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.68

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