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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 662.36 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 662.36 and 283.60 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 662.36 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/662.36 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 662.36 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 187,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,845.30/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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