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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.39, 662.92 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.39, 662.92 and 283.87 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.39 : 662.92 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.39/662.92 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.39x = 662.92 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.39x = 188,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,183.10/480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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