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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.16, 662.70 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.16, 662.70 and 376.84 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.16 : 662.70 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.16/662.70 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.16x = 662.70 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.16x = 249,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,731.87/480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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