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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 663.28 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 663.28 and 273.64 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 663.28 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/663.28 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 663.28 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 181,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,499.94/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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