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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.90, 663.48 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.90, 663.48 and 284.28 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.90 : 663.48 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.90/663.48 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.90x = 663.48 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.90x = 188,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,614.09/480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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