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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.19, 660.08 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.19, 660.08 and 281.90 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.19 : 660.08 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.19/660.08 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.19x = 660.08 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.19x = 186,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,078.91/478.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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