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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.27, 662.67 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.27, 662.67 and 281.06 is: 387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.27 : 662.67 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.27/662.67 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.27x = 662.67 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.27x = 186,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,246.72/480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.80

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