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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 661.93 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 661.93 and 283.32 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 661.93 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/661.93 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 661.93 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 187,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,537.30/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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