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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.74, 663.19 and 284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.74, 663.19 and 284.21 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.74 : 663.19 = 284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.74/663.19 = 284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.74x = 663.19 × 284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.74x = 188,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,483.69/480.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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