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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.23, 662.68 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.23, 662.68 and 270.37 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.23 : 662.68 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.23/662.68 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.23x = 662.68 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.23x = 179,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,165.48/480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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