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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 664.07 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 664.07 and 284.75 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 664.07 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/664.07 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 664.07 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 189,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,094.17/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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