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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 662.45 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 662.45 and 270.19 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 662.45 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/662.45 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 662.45 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 178,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,987.37/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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