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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.46, 660.11 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.46, 660.11 and 281.94 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.46 : 660.11 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.46/660.11 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.46x = 660.11 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.46x = 186,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,110.00/478.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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