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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.39 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.39 and 270.96 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.39 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.39 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.39 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 179,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,752.15/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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