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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 663 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 663 and 349.42 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 663 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/663 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 663 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 231,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,665.46/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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