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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 663.64 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 663.64 and 306.38 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 663.64 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/663.64 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 663.64 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 203,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,326.02/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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