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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 662.48 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 662.48 and 369.66 is: 509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 662.48 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/662.48 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 662.48 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 244,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,894.38/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.74

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