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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 662.53 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 662.53 and 270.35 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 662.53 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/662.53 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 662.53 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 179,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,114.99/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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