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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.17, 662.55 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.17, 662.55 and 270.33 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.17 : 662.55 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.17/662.55 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.17x = 662.55 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.17x = 179,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,107.14/480.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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