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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 662.04 and 386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 662.04 and 386.75 is: 533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 662.04 = 386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/662.04 = 386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 662.04 × 386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 256,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,043.97/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.39

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