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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.91, 660.89 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.91, 660.89 and 282.35 is: 389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.91 : 660.89 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.91/660.89 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.91x = 660.89 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.91x = 186,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,604.65/478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.64

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