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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 662.94 and 283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 662.94 and 283.90 is: 391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 662.94 = 283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/662.94 = 283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 662.94 × 283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 188,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,204.64/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.78

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