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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 662.33 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 662.33 and 283.47 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 662.33 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/662.33 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 662.33 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 187,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,751.39/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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