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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.29, 662.74 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.29, 662.74 and 270.44 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.29 : 662.74 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.29/662.74 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.29x = 662.74 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.29x = 179,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231.41/480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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