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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 662.31 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 662.31 and 283.58 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 662.31 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/662.31 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 662.31 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 187,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,817.87/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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