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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 663.48 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 663.48 and 349.20 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 663.48 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/663.48 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 663.48 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 231,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,687.22/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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