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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.56, 663.20 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.56, 663.20 and 284.16 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.56 : 663.20 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.56/663.20 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.56x = 663.20 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.56x = 188,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,454.91/480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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