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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.51, 663.42 and 284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.51, 663.42 and 284.09 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.51 : 663.42 = 284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.51/663.42 = 284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.51x = 663.42 × 284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.51x = 188,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,468.74/480.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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