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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 662.77 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 662.77 and 270.46 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 662.77 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/662.77 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 662.77 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 179,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,252.77/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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