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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.58, 662.50 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.58, 662.50 and 322.93 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.58 : 662.50 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.58/662.50 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.58x = 662.50 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.58x = 213,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,938.66/480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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