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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.71, 661.87 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.71, 661.87 and 283.18 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.71 : 661.87 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.71/661.87 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.71x = 661.87 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.71x = 187,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,425.98/479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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