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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 662.53 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 662.53 and 314.48 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 662.53 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/662.53 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 662.53 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 208,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,353.89/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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