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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 662.50 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 662.50 and 280.92 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 662.50 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/662.50 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 662.50 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 186,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,109.85/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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