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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 662.68 and 314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 662.68 and 314.42 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 662.68 = 314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/662.68 = 314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 662.68 × 314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 208,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,356.93/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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