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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 661 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 661 and 282.44 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 661 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/661 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 661 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 186,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,692.84/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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