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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.47, 660.25 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.47, 660.25 and 281.95 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.47 : 660.25 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.47/660.25 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.47x = 660.25 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.47x = 186,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,156.08/478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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