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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.88, 663.62 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.88, 663.62 and 306.22 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 663.62 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/663.62 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 663.62 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 203,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,213.72/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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