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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.51, 662.46 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.51, 662.46 and 323.16 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.51 : 662.46 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.51/662.46 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.51x = 662.46 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.51x = 214,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,080.57/480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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