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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 663.16 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 663.16 and 376.80 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 663.16 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/663.16 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 663.16 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 249,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,878.69/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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