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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.28, 662.79 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.28, 662.79 and 270.46 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.28 : 662.79 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.28/662.79 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.28x = 662.79 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.28x = 179,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,258.18/480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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