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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 661.11 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 661.11 and 279.93 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 661.11 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/661.11 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 661.11 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 185,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,064.52/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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