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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.19, 659.93 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.19, 659.93 and 281.63 is: 388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.19 : 659.93 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.19/659.93 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.19x = 659.93 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.19x = 185,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,851.38/478.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.66

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