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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.20, 662.71 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.20, 662.71 and 283.71 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.20 : 662.71 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.20/662.71 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.20x = 662.71 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.20x = 188,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,016.74/480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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