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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.53, 663.14 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.53, 663.14 and 270.72 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.53 : 663.14 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.53/663.14 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.53x = 663.14 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.53x = 179,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,525.26/480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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