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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.47, 661.62 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.47, 661.62 and 283.06 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.47 : 661.62 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.47/661.62 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.47x = 661.62 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.47x = 187,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,278.16/479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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