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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.16, 664.06 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.16, 664.06 and 284.64 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.16 : 664.06 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.16/664.06 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.16x = 664.06 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.16x = 189,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,018.04/481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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