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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 663.15 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 663.15 and 259.49 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 663.15 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/663.15 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 663.15 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 172,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,082.04/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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