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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.32, 663.04 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.32, 663.04 and 347.84 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.32 : 663.04 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.32/663.04 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.32x = 663.04 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.32x = 230,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,631.83/480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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