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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.79, 663.45 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.79, 663.45 and 284.26 is: 392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.79 : 663.45 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.79/663.45 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.79x = 663.45 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.79x = 188,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,592.30/480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.26

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