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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 662.96 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 662.96 and 283.84 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 662.96 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/662.96 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 662.96 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 188,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,174.57/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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