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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.53, 661.58 and 282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.53, 661.58 and 282.97 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.53 : 661.58 = 282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.53/661.58 = 282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.53x = 661.58 × 282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.53x = 187,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,205.88/479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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