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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 662.40 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 662.40 and 305.31 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 662.40 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/662.40 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 662.40 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 202,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,237.34/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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