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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 663.21 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 663.21 and 349.92 is: 482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 663.21 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/663.21 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 663.21 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 232,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,070.44/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.88

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