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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 661.45 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 661.45 and 282.81 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 661.45 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/661.45 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 661.45 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 187,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,064.67/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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