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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 663.08 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 663.08 and 349.68 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 663.08 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/663.08 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 663.08 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 231,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,864.07/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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