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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 661.44 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 661.44 and 282.81 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 661.44 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/661.44 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 661.44 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 187,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,061.85/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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