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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 743.38 and 480.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 743.38 and 480.55 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 743.38 = 480.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/743.38 = 480.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 743.38 × 480.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 357,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,227.54/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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