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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 662.60 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 662.60 and 303.14 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 662.60 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/662.60 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 662.60 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 200,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,855.74/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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