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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 663.50 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 663.50 and 284.15 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 663.50 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/663.50 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 663.50 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 188,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,528.79/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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