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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.86, 663.90 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.86, 663.90 and 370.14 is: 511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.86 : 663.90 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.86/663.90 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.86x = 663.90 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.86x = 245,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,735.95/480.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.03

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