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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 660.50 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 660.50 and 282.23 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 660.50 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/660.50 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 660.50 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 186,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,417.04/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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