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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 660.85 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 660.85 and 282.48 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 660.85 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/660.85 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 660.85 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 186,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,676.91/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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