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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 660 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 660 and 348 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 660 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/660 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 660 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 229,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,680/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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