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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.90, 660.90 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.90, 660.90 and 282.43 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.90 : 660.90 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.90/660.90 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.90x = 660.90 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.90x = 186,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,657.99/478.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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