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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.79, 663.45 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.79, 663.45 and 270.96 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.79 : 663.45 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.79/663.45 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.79x = 663.45 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.79x = 179,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,768.41/480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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