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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 662.36 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 662.36 and 283.52 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 662.36 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/662.36 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 662.36 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 187,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,792.31/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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