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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.57, 663.10 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.57, 663.10 and 323.46 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.57 : 663.10 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.57/663.10 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.57x = 663.10 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.57x = 214,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,486.33/480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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