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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.13, 661.17 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.13, 661.17 and 282.66 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.13 : 661.17 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.13/661.17 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.13x = 661.17 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.13x = 186,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,886.31/479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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