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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 661.45 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 661.45 and 280.20 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 661.45 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/661.45 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 661.45 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 185,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,338.29/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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