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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.98, 663.81 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.98, 663.81 and 284.51 is: 392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.98 : 663.81 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.98/663.81 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.98x = 663.81 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.98x = 188,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,862.24/480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.66

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