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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.80, 663.63 and 284.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.80, 663.63 and 284.37 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.80 : 663.63 = 284.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.80/663.63 = 284.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.80x = 663.63 × 284.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.80x = 188,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,716.46/480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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