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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.89, 663.84 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.89, 663.84 and 284.42 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.89 : 663.84 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.89/663.84 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.89x = 663.84 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.89x = 188,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,811.03/480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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