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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 662.92 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 662.92 and 306 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 662.92 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/662.92 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 662.92 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 202,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,853.52/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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