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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 663.56 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 663.56 and 315.27 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 663.56 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/663.56 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 663.56 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 209,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,200.17/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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