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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.42, 662.94 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.42, 662.94 and 270.63 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.42 : 662.94 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.42/662.94 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.42x = 662.94 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.42x = 179,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,411.45/480.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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