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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.57, 663.28 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.57, 663.28 and 314.72 is: 434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.57 : 663.28 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.57/663.28 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.57x = 663.28 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.57x = 208,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,750.12/480.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.38

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