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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.94, 663.76 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.94, 663.76 and 284.54 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.94 : 663.76 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.94/663.76 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.94x = 663.76 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.94x = 188,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,866.27/480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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