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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.28, 664.08 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.28, 664.08 and 284.72 is: 392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.28 : 664.08 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.28/664.08 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.28x = 664.08 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.28x = 189,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,076.86/481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.86

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