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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 660.30 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 660.30 and 282.01 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 660.30 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/660.30 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 660.30 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 186,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,211.20/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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