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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 663.66 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 663.66 and 315.08 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 663.66 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/663.66 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 663.66 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 209,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,105.99/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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