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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.75, 662.76 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.75, 662.76 and 370.05 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 662.76 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/662.76 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 662.76 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 245,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,254.34/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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