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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.25, 662.72 and 270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.25, 662.72 and 270.43 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.25 : 662.72 = 270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.25/662.72 = 270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.25x = 662.72 × 270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.25x = 179,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,219.37/480.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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