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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.58, 661.75 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.58, 661.75 and 283.02 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.58 : 661.75 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.58/661.75 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.58x = 661.75 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.58x = 187,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,288.49/479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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