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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.95, 663.69 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.95, 663.69 and 273.95 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.95 : 663.69 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.95/663.69 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.95x = 663.69 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.95x = 181,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,814.56/480.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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