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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.36, 696 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.36, 696 and 480 is: 663.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.36 : 696 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.36/696 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.36x = 696 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.36x = 334,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,080/503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.70

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