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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.45, 665.71 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.45, 665.71 and 470.08 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.45 : 665.71 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.45/665.71 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.45x = 665.71 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.45x = 312,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,936.61/480.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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