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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 658.24 and 290.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 658.24 and 290.53 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 658.24 = 290.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/658.24 = 290.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 658.24 × 290.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 191,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,238.47/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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