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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 663.93 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 663.93 and 376.34 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 663.93 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/663.93 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 663.93 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 249,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,860.10/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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