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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.62, 663.03 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.62, 663.03 and 284.13 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.62 : 663.03 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.62/663.03 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.62x = 663.03 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.62x = 188,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,386.71/480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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