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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 663.57 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 663.57 and 315.36 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 663.57 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/663.57 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 663.57 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 209,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263.44/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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