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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 661.51 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 661.51 and 282.88 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 661.51 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/661.51 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 661.51 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 187,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,127.95/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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