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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.28, 662.56 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.28, 662.56 and 283.72 is: 391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.28 : 662.56 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.28/662.56 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.28x = 662.56 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.28x = 187,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,981.52/480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.40

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