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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 662.02 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 662.02 and 283.15 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 662.02 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/662.02 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 662.02 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 187,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,448.95/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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