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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.17, 661.16 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.17, 661.16 and 282.63 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.17 : 661.16 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.17/661.16 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.17x = 661.16 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.17x = 186,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,864.36/479.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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