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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 662.88 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 662.88 and 270.54 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 662.88 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/662.88 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 662.88 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 179,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,335.56/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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