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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.28, 662.60 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.28, 662.60 and 305.58 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.28 : 662.60 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.28/662.60 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.28x = 662.60 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.28x = 202,477.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,477.31/480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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