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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.22, 663.84 and 284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.22, 663.84 and 284.39 is: 392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.22 : 663.84 = 284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.22/663.84 = 284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.22x = 663.84 × 284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.22x = 188,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,791.12/481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.32

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