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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 660.85 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 660.85 and 282.33 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 660.85 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/660.85 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 660.85 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 186,576.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,576.37/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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