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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 663.17 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 663.17 and 270.77 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 663.17 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/663.17 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 663.17 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 179,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,561.87/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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