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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 662.40 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 662.40 and 314.60 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 662.40 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/662.40 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 662.40 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 208,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,391.04/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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