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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.93, 663.24 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.93, 663.24 and 349.71 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.93 : 663.24 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.93/663.24 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.93x = 663.24 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.93x = 231,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,941.66/480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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