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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.29, 662.79 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.29, 662.79 and 273.29 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.29 : 662.79 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.29/662.79 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.29x = 662.79 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.29x = 181,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,130.57/480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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