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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.76, 663.43 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.76, 663.43 and 350.32 is: 483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.76 : 663.43 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.76/663.43 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.76x = 663.43 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.76x = 232,407.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,407.73/480.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.42

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