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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 662.04 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 662.04 and 303.06 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 662.04 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/662.04 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 662.04 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 200,637.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,637.84/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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