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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 662.73 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 662.73 and 270.42 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 662.73 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/662.73 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 662.73 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 179,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,215.45/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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