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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.50, 663.06 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.50, 663.06 and 281.34 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.50 : 663.06 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.50/663.06 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.50x = 663.06 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.50x = 186,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,545.30/480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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