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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.29, 662.63 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.29, 662.63 and 283.73 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.29 : 662.63 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.29/662.63 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.29x = 662.63 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.29x = 188,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,003.28/480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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