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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 664.29 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 664.29 and 284.83 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 664.29 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/664.29 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 664.29 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 189,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,209.72/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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