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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.11, 661.17 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.11, 661.17 and 280.07 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.11 : 661.17 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.11/661.17 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.11x = 661.17 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.11x = 185,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,170.58/479.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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