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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.12, 662.52 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.12, 662.52 and 280.92 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.12 : 662.52 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.12/662.52 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.12x = 662.52 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.12x = 186,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,115.12/480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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