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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 662.42 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 662.42 and 270.23 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 662.42 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/662.42 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 662.42 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 179,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,001.09/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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