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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,062.72 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,062.72 and 480 is: 720

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,062.72 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,062.72 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,062.72 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 510,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,105.60/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720

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