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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 660.88 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 660.88 and 282.70 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 660.88 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/660.88 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 660.88 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 186,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,830.78/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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