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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.78, 663.49 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.78, 663.49 and 271.02 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.78 : 663.49 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.78/663.49 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.78x = 663.49 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.78x = 179,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,820.04/480.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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