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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.34, 662.83 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.34, 662.83 and 270.53 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.34 : 662.83 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.34/662.83 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.34x = 662.83 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.34x = 179,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,315.40/480.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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