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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.70, 663.38 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.70, 663.38 and 270.90 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.70 : 663.38 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.70/663.38 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.70x = 663.38 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.70x = 179,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,709.64/480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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