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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.85, 662.10 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.85, 662.10 and 283.40 is: 391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.85 : 662.10 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.85/662.10 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.85x = 662.10 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.85x = 187,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,635.83/479.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.03

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