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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.46, 662.78 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.46, 662.78 and 283.94 is: 391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.46 : 662.78 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.46/662.78 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.46x = 662.78 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.46x = 188,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,189.75/480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.69

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