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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 660.25 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 660.25 and 279.30 is: 385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 660.25 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/660.25 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 660.25 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 184,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,406.94/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.34

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