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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.78, 662.04 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.78, 662.04 and 283.29 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.78 : 662.04 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.78/662.04 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.78x = 662.04 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.78x = 187,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,549.31/479.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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