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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.06, 663.92 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.06, 663.92 and 284.64 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.06 : 663.92 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.06/663.92 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.06x = 663.92 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.06x = 188,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,978.19/481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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