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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.23, 662.72 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.23, 662.72 and 283.76 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.23 : 662.72 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.23/662.72 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.23x = 662.72 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.23x = 188,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,048.69/480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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