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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.35, 662.50 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.35, 662.50 and 283.86 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.35 : 662.50 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.35/662.50 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.35x = 662.50 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.35x = 188,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,057.25/480.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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