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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 662.32 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 662.32 and 305.44 is: 421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 662.32 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/662.32 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 662.32 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 202,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,299.02/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.18

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