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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.51, 663.26 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.51, 663.26 and 303.53 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.51 : 663.26 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.51/663.26 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.51x = 663.26 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.51x = 201,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,314.47/480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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