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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 663.54 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 663.54 and 306.08 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 663.54 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/663.54 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 663.54 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 203,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,096.32/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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