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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.27, 662.79 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.27, 662.79 and 283.89 is: 391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.27 : 662.79 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.27/662.79 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.27x = 662.79 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.27x = 188,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,159.45/480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.78

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