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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 663.40 and 433.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 663.40 and 433.65 is: 598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 663.40 = 433.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/663.40 = 433.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 663.40 × 433.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 287,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,683.41/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.97

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