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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 663.10 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 663.10 and 270.69 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 663.10 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/663.10 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 663.10 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 179,494.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,494.54/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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