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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 662.07 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 662.07 and 280.55 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 662.07 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/662.07 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 662.07 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 185,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,743.74/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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