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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.86, 662.16 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.86, 662.16 and 283.42 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.86 : 662.16 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.86/662.16 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.86x = 662.16 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.86x = 187,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,669.39/479.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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