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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.91, 662.34 and 283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.91, 662.34 and 283.42 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.91 : 662.34 = 283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.91/662.34 = 283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.91x = 662.34 × 283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.91x = 187,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,722.29/479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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