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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 663.12 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 663.12 and 314.88 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 663.12 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/663.12 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 663.12 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 208,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,803.23/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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