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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 660.92 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 660.92 and 282.27 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 660.92 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/660.92 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 660.92 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 186,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,557.89/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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