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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.23, 664.10 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.23, 664.10 and 284.76 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.23 : 664.10 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.23/664.10 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.23x = 664.10 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.23x = 189,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,109.12/481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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