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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.19, 661.31 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.19, 661.31 and 282.63 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.19 : 661.31 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.19/661.31 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.19x = 661.31 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.19x = 186,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,906.05/479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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