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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.48, 662.88 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.48, 662.88 and 283.92 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.48 : 662.88 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.48/662.88 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.48x = 662.88 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.48x = 188,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,204.89/480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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