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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 662.94 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 662.94 and 322.96 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 662.94 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/662.94 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 662.94 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 214,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,103.10/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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