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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.39, 662.90 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.39, 662.90 and 305.73 is: 421.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.39 : 662.90 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.39/662.90 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.39x = 662.90 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.39x = 202,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,666.89/480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.88

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