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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 662.64 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 662.64 and 270.34 is: 373.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 662.64 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/662.64 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 662.64 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 179,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,138.10/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.05

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