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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 662.16 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 662.16 and 280.80 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 662.16 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/662.16 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 662.16 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 185,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,934.53/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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