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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.92, 663.66 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.92, 663.66 and 259.87 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.92 : 663.66 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.92/663.66 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.92x = 663.66 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.92x = 172,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,464.64/480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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