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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 658.04 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 658.04 and 277.59 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 658.04 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/658.04 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 658.04 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 182,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,663.94/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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