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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.87, 662.21 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.87, 662.21 and 283.45 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.87 : 662.21 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.87/662.21 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.87x = 662.21 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.87x = 187,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,700.35/479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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