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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.40, 662.88 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.40, 662.88 and 303.46 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.40 : 662.88 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.40/662.88 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.40x = 662.88 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.40x = 201,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,157.56/480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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