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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.74 and 370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.74 and 370.02 is: 510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.74 = 370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.74 = 370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.74 × 370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 245,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,597.07/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.87

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