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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.09, 663.96 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.09, 663.96 and 284.77 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.09 : 663.96 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.09/663.96 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.09x = 663.96 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.09x = 189,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,075.89/481.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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