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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.33, 662.83 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.33, 662.83 and 283.80 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.33 : 662.83 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.33/662.83 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.33x = 662.83 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.33x = 188,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,114.53/480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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