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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 662.31 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 662.31 and 349.16 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 662.31 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/662.31 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 662.31 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 231,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,248.85/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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