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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.59, 663.23 and 284.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.59, 663.23 and 284.03 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.59 : 663.23 = 284.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.59/663.23 = 284.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.59x = 663.23 × 284.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.59x = 188,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,377.22/480.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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