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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.31, 662.84 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.31, 662.84 and 273.31 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.31 : 662.84 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.31/662.84 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.31x = 662.84 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.31x = 181,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,160.80/480.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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