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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 662.96 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 662.96 and 323.26 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 662.96 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/662.96 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 662.96 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 214,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,308.45/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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