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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 660.55 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 660.55 and 282.13 is: 389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 660.55 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/660.55 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 660.55 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 186,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,357.67/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.36

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