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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 663.76 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 663.76 and 350.18 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 663.76 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/663.76 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 663.76 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 232,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,435.48/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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