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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.96, 664.20 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.96, 664.20 and 357.03 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.96 : 664.20 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.96/664.20 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.96x = 664.20 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.96x = 237,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,139.33/480.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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