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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.18, 662.68 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.18, 662.68 and 283.72 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.18 : 662.68 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.18/662.68 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.18x = 662.68 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.18x = 188,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,015.57/480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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