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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.97, 720.08 and 442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.97, 720.08 and 442.70 is: 662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.97 : 720.08 = 442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.97/720.08 = 442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.97x = 720.08 × 442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.97x = 318,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,779.42/480.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.78

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