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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.61, 661.89 and 283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.61, 661.89 and 283.27 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.61 : 661.89 = 283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.61/661.89 = 283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.61x = 661.89 × 283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.61x = 187,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,493.58/479.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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