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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 662.37 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 662.37 and 302.97 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 662.37 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/662.37 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 662.37 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 200,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,678.24/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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