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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.96, 660.94 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.96, 660.94 and 282.58 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.96 : 660.94 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.96/660.94 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.96x = 660.94 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.96x = 186,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,768.43/478.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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