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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.54, 661.61 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.54, 661.61 and 283.02 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.54 : 661.61 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.54/661.61 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.54x = 661.61 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.54x = 187,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,247.09/479.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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