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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 660.77 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 660.77 and 282.49 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 660.77 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/660.77 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 660.77 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 186,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,660.92/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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