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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.45, 661.95 and 397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.45, 661.95 and 397.11 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.45 : 661.95 = 397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.45/661.95 = 397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.45x = 661.95 × 397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.45x = 262,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,866.96/480.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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