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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.79, 663.50 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.79, 663.50 and 268.11 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.79 : 663.50 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.79/663.50 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.79x = 663.50 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.79x = 177,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,892.64/480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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