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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 662.64 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 662.64 and 342.24 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 662.64 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/662.64 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 662.64 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 226,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,781.91/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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