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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.63, 663.18 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.63, 663.18 and 281.43 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.63 : 663.18 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.63/663.18 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.63x = 663.18 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.63x = 186,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,638.75/480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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