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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 662.70 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 662.70 and 323.02 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 662.70 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/662.70 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 662.70 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 214,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,065.35/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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