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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.62, 663.22 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.62, 663.22 and 315.16 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.62 : 663.22 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.62/663.22 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.62x = 663.22 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.62x = 209,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,020.42/480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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