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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.53, 660.42 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.53, 660.42 and 282.11 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.53 : 660.42 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.53/660.42 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.53x = 660.42 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.53x = 186,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,307.78/478.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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