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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 662.51 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 662.51 and 303.12 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 662.51 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/662.51 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 662.51 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 200,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,818.52/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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