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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.01, 660.81 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.01, 660.81 and 279.82 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.01 : 660.81 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.01/660.81 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.01x = 660.81 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.01x = 184,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,907.85/479.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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