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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.45, 660.35 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.45, 660.35 and 282.07 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.45 : 660.35 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.45/660.35 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.45x = 660.35 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.45x = 186,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,260.21/478.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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