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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.20, 662.88 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.20, 662.88 and 303.32 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.20 : 662.88 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.20/662.88 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.20x = 662.88 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.20x = 201,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,061.45/480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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