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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.71, 663.39 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.71, 663.39 and 270.88 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.71 : 663.39 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.71/663.39 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.71x = 663.39 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.71x = 179,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,697.42/480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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