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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 662.35 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 662.35 and 355.74 is: 490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 662.35 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/662.35 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 662.35 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 235,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,624.39/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.88

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