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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.99, 722.01 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.99, 722.01 and 395.33 is: 593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.99 : 722.01 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.99/722.01 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.99x = 722.01 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.99x = 285,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,434.15/480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.43

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