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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.26, 664.02 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.26, 664.02 and 284.76 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.26 : 664.02 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.26/664.02 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.26x = 664.02 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.26x = 189,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,086.34/481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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