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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.80 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.80 and 387.18 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.80 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.80 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.80 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 257,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,008.15/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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