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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.42, 816 and 480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.42, 816 and 480.72 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.42 : 816 = 480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.42/816 = 480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.42x = 816 × 480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.42x = 392,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,267.52/591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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