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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.66, 663.27 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.66, 663.27 and 270.81 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.66 : 663.27 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.66/663.27 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.66x = 663.27 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.66x = 179,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,620.15/480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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