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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 660.69 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 660.69 and 279.54 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 660.69 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/660.69 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 660.69 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 184,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,689.28/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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