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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 663.12 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 663.12 and 303.49 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 663.12 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/663.12 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 663.12 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 201,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,250.29/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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