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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 662.34 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 662.34 and 291.20 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 662.34 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/662.34 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 662.34 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 192,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,871.19/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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