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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 662.76 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 662.76 and 270.48 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 662.76 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/662.76 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 662.76 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 179,263.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,263.32/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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