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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.66, 661.78 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.66, 661.78 and 283.24 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.66 : 661.78 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.66/661.78 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.66x = 661.78 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.66x = 187,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,442.57/479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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