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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.84, 662.50 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.84, 662.50 and 401.88 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.84 : 662.50 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.84/662.50 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.84x = 662.50 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.84x = 266,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,245.50/480.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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