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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.19, 661.80 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.19, 661.80 and 348.97 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.19 : 661.80 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.19/661.80 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.19x = 661.80 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.19x = 230,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,948.35/480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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