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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 663.06 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 663.06 and 306.13 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 663.06 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/663.06 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 663.06 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 202,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,982.56/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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