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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.15, 662.54 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.15, 662.54 and 303.21 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.15 : 662.54 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.15/662.54 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.15x = 662.54 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.15x = 200,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,887.24/480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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