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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.03, 660.97 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.03, 660.97 and 282.53 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.03 : 660.97 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.03/660.97 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.03x = 660.97 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.03x = 186,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,739.84/479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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