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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 663.17 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 663.17 and 284.06 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 663.17 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/663.17 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 663.17 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 188,380.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,380.31/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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