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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.67, 663.30 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.67, 663.30 and 306 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.67 : 663.30 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.67/663.30 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.67x = 663.30 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.67x = 202,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,969.80/480.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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