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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 662.63 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 662.63 and 303.10 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 662.63 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/662.63 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 662.63 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 200,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,843.15/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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