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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 663.09 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 663.09 and 284.04 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 663.09 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/663.09 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 663.09 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 188,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,344.08/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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