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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.43, 664.39 and 284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.43, 664.39 and 284.87 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.43 : 664.39 = 284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.43/664.39 = 284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.43x = 664.39 × 284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.43x = 189,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,266.80/481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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