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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.84, 663.05 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.84, 663.05 and 356.74 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.84 : 663.05 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.84/663.05 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.84x = 663.05 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.84x = 236,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,535.69/480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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