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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 661.59 and 282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 661.59 and 282.99 is: 390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 661.59 = 282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/661.59 = 282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 661.59 × 282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 187,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,223.35/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.34

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