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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 662.22 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 662.22 and 283.41 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 662.22 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/662.22 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 662.22 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 187,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,679.77/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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