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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 660.93 and 282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 660.93 and 282.45 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 660.93 = 282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/660.93 = 282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 660.93 × 282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 186,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,679.68/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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