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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.97, 663.50 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.97, 663.50 and 301.48 is: 415.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.97 : 663.50 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.97/663.50 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.97x = 663.50 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.97x = 200,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,030.47/480.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.89

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