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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.49, 662.79 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.49, 662.79 and 283.96 is: 391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.49 : 662.79 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.49/662.79 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.49x = 662.79 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.49x = 188,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,204.19/480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.69

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