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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.69, 663.35 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.69, 663.35 and 270.90 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.69 : 663.35 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.69/663.35 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.69x = 663.35 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.69x = 179,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,700.16/480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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