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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 663.14 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 663.14 and 305.88 is: 422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 663.14 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/663.14 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 663.14 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 202,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,836.42/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.11

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