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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 662.76 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 662.76 and 314.55 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 662.76 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/662.76 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 662.76 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 208,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,471.16/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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