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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 660.96 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 660.96 and 282.49 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 660.96 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/660.96 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 660.96 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 186,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,712.94/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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