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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.43, 664.47 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.43, 664.47 and 284.94 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.43 : 664.47 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.43/664.47 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.43x = 664.47 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.43x = 189,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,334.08/481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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