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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.94, 663.97 and 323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.94, 663.97 and 323.78 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.94 : 663.97 = 323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.94/663.97 = 323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.94x = 663.97 × 323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.94x = 214,980.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,980.21/480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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