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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.58, 663.23 and 284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.58, 663.23 and 284.09 is: 392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.58 : 663.23 = 284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.58/663.23 = 284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.58x = 663.23 × 284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.58x = 188,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,412.27/480.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.05

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