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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 662.48 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 662.48 and 363.36 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 662.48 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/662.48 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 662.48 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 240,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,718.73/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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