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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 661.94 and 280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 661.94 and 280.63 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 661.94 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/661.94 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 661.94 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 185,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,760.22/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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