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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.71, 662 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.71, 662 and 283.22 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.71 : 662 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.71/662 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.71x = 662 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.71x = 187,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,491.64/479.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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