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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.14, 662.58 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.14, 662.58 and 270.32 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.14 : 662.58 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.14/662.58 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.14x = 662.58 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.14x = 179,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,108.63/480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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