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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.29, 661.33 and 282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.29, 661.33 and 282.77 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.29 : 661.33 = 282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.29/661.33 = 282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.29x = 661.33 × 282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.29x = 187,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,004.28/479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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