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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.95, 662.70 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.95, 662.70 and 356.52 is: 491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.95 : 662.70 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.95/662.70 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.95x = 662.70 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.95x = 236,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,265.80/480.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.25

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