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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 663.60 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 663.60 and 284.48 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 663.60 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/663.60 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 663.60 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 188,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,780.93/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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