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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.75, 661.98 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.75, 661.98 and 283.23 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.75 : 661.98 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.75/661.98 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.75x = 661.98 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.75x = 187,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,492.60/479.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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