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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.37, 661.57 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.37, 661.57 and 282.89 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.37 : 661.57 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.37/661.57 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.37x = 661.57 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.37x = 187,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,152.48/479.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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