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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 662.53 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 662.53 and 273.09 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 662.53 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/662.53 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 662.53 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 180,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,932.80/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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