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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.81, 663.81 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.81, 663.81 and 306.25 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.81 : 663.81 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.81/663.81 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.81x = 663.81 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.81x = 203,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,291.81/480.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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