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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.56, 663 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.56, 663 and 273.44 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.56 : 663 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.56/663 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.56x = 663 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.56x = 181,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,290.72/480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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