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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.70, 716.78 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.70, 716.78 and 480.08 is: 714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.70 : 716.78 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.70/716.78 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.70x = 716.78 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.70x = 344,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,109.36/481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.37

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