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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.83, 663.56 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.83, 663.56 and 376.04 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.83 : 663.56 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.83/663.56 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.83x = 663.56 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.83x = 249,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,525.10/480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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