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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.68, 663.40 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.68, 663.40 and 347.95 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.68 : 663.40 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.68/663.40 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.68x = 663.40 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.68x = 230,830.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,830.03/480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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