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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 662.93 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 662.93 and 281.22 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 662.93 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/662.93 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 662.93 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 186,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,429.17/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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