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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 753.94 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 753.94 and 480.74 is: 721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 753.94 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/753.94 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 753.94 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 362,449.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,449.12/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.98

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