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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 663 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 663 and 450.96 is: 622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 663 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/663 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 663 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 298,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,986.48/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.58

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