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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 664.07 and 284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 664.07 and 284.73 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 664.07 = 284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/664.07 = 284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 664.07 × 284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 189,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,079.23/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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