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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.72, 663.40 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.72, 663.40 and 270.95 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.72 : 663.40 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.72/663.40 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.72x = 663.40 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.72x = 179,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,748.22/480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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