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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.85, 663.98 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.85, 663.98 and 348.11 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.85 : 663.98 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.85/663.98 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.85x = 663.98 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.85x = 231,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,141.20/480.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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