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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 661.44 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 661.44 and 363.84 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 661.44 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/661.44 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 661.44 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 240,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,658.33/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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