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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 663.28 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 663.28 and 270.86 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 663.28 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/663.28 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 663.28 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 179,652.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,652.03/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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