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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.65, 661.72 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.65, 661.72 and 283.07 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.65 : 661.72 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.65/661.72 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.65x = 661.72 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.65x = 187,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,313.08/479.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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