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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 661.56 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 661.56 and 282.94 is: 390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 661.56 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/661.56 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 661.56 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 187,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,181.79/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.43

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