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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 662.70 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 662.70 and 374.94 is: 517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 662.70 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/662.70 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 662.70 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 248,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,472.74/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.61

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