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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.57, 661.88 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.57, 661.88 and 283.10 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.57 : 661.88 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.57/661.88 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.57x = 661.88 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.57x = 187,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,375.63/479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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