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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 662.62 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 662.62 and 305.40 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 662.62 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/662.62 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 662.62 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 202,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,364.15/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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