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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 661.96 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 661.96 and 280.53 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 661.96 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/661.96 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 661.96 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 185,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,697.03/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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