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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 662.03 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 662.03 and 283.25 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 662.03 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/662.03 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 662.03 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 187,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,515.27/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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