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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.60, 663.34 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.60, 663.34 and 284.20 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.60 : 663.34 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.60/663.34 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.60x = 663.34 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.60x = 188,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,521.23/480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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