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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.14, 662.57 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.14, 662.57 and 270.31 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.14 : 662.57 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.14/662.57 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.14x = 662.57 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.14x = 179,099.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,099.30/480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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