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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.41, 662.31 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.41, 662.31 and 314.36 is: 433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.41 : 662.31 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.41/662.31 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.41x = 662.31 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.41x = 208,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,200.46/480.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.39

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