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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.47, 660.24 and 282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.47, 660.24 and 282.05 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.47 : 660.24 = 282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.47/660.24 = 282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.47x = 660.24 × 282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.47x = 186,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,220.69/478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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