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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.12 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.12 and 356.27 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.12 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.12 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.12 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 236,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,246.45/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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