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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.77, 660.69 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.77, 660.69 and 282.27 is: 389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.77 : 660.69 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.77/660.69 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.77x = 660.69 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.77x = 186,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,492.97/478.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.53

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