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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.11, 662.55 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.11, 662.55 and 281.07 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.11 : 662.55 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.11/662.55 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.11x = 662.55 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.11x = 186,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,222.93/480.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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