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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.14, 662.80 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.14, 662.80 and 350.14 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.14 : 662.80 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.14/662.80 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.14x = 662.80 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.14x = 232,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,072.79/480.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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