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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.39, 661.59 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.39, 661.59 and 283.03 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.39 : 661.59 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.39/661.59 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.39x = 661.59 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.39x = 187,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,248.16/479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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