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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 663.12 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 663.12 and 356.94 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 663.12 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/663.12 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 663.12 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 236,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,694.05/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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