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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.98, 660.98 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.98, 660.98 and 282.48 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.98 : 660.98 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.98/660.98 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.98x = 660.98 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.98x = 186,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,713.63/478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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