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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 662.62 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 662.62 and 273.16 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 662.62 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/662.62 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 662.62 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 180,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,999.91/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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