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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.33, 661.32 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.33, 661.32 and 280.12 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.33 : 661.32 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.33/661.32 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.33x = 661.32 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.33x = 185,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,248.55/479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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