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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 662.86 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 662.86 and 273.44 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 662.86 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/662.86 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 662.86 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 181,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,252.44/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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