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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 663.66 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 663.66 and 306.18 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 663.66 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/663.66 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 663.66 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 203,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,199.42/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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