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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 662.48 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 662.48 and 280.88 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 662.48 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/662.48 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 662.48 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 186,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,077.38/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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