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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 662.96 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 662.96 and 284.07 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 662.96 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/662.96 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 662.96 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 188,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,327.76/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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