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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 663.34 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 663.34 and 268.01 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 663.34 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/663.34 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 663.34 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 177,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,778.44/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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