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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.26, 662.76 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.26, 662.76 and 281.04 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.26 : 662.76 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.26/662.76 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.26x = 662.76 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.26x = 186,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,262.07/480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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