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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 663.71 and 314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 663.71 and 314.80 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 663.71 = 314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/663.71 = 314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 663.71 × 314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 208,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,932.67/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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