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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 660.09 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 660.09 and 281.92 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 660.09 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/660.09 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 660.09 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 186,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,092.57/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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