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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.47, 660.28 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.47, 660.28 and 282.10 is: 389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.47 : 660.28 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.47/660.28 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.47x = 660.28 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.47x = 186,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,264.99/478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.29

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