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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 662.58 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 662.58 and 283.57 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 662.58 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/662.58 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 662.58 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 187,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,886.15/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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