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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 663.42 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 663.42 and 306.19 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 663.42 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/663.42 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 663.42 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 203,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,132.57/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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