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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 662.22 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 662.22 and 280.71 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 662.22 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/662.22 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 662.22 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 185,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,891.78/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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