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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.15, 662.85 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.15, 662.85 and 283.86 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.15 : 662.85 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.15/662.85 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.15x = 662.85 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.15x = 188,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,156.60/480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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