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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.70, 663.73 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.70, 663.73 and 314.85 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.70 : 663.73 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.70/663.73 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.70x = 663.73 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.70x = 208,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,977.09/480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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