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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.44, 663.10 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.44, 663.10 and 283.98 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.44 : 663.10 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.44/663.10 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.44x = 663.10 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.44x = 188,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,307.14/480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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