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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.62, 661.86 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.62, 661.86 and 283.20 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.62 : 661.86 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.62/661.86 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.62x = 661.86 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.62x = 187,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,437.10/479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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