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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 661.96 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 661.96 and 347.28 is: 478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 661.96 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/661.96 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 661.96 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 229,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,885.47/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.81

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