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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 660.54 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 660.54 and 282.26 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 660.54 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/660.54 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 660.54 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 186,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,444.02/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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