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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 661.43 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 661.43 and 282.81 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 661.43 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/661.43 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 661.43 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 187,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,059.02/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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