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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 663.68 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 663.68 and 397.92 is: 549.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 663.68 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/663.68 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 663.68 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 264,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,091.55/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.64

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