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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.64, 663.29 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.64, 663.29 and 270.85 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.64 : 663.29 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.64/663.29 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.64x = 663.29 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.64x = 179,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,652.10/480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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