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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.34, 662.82 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.34, 662.82 and 270.51 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.34 : 662.82 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.34/662.82 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.34x = 662.82 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.34x = 179,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,298.09/480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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