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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.59, 663.78 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.59, 663.78 and 350.18 is: 483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.59 : 663.78 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.59/663.78 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.59x = 663.78 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.59x = 232,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,442.48/480.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.66

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