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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 662.82 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.80, 662.82 and 323.16 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.80 : 662.82 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.80/662.82 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.80x = 662.82 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.80x = 214,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,196.91/480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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