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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.03, 662.38 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.03, 662.38 and 283.50 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.03 : 662.38 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.03/662.38 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.03x = 662.38 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.03x = 187,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,784.02/480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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