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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.63, 663.26 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.63, 663.26 and 350.19 is: 483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.63 : 663.26 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.63/663.26 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.63x = 663.26 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.63x = 232,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,265.27/480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.25

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