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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.54, 663.02 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.54, 663.02 and 284.02 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 663.02 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/663.02 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 663.02 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 188,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,308.93/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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