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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 663.67 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 663.67 and 348.53 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 663.67 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/663.67 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 663.67 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 231,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,306.02/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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