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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 658.40 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 658.40 and 290.54 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 658.40 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/658.40 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 658.40 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 191,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,291.73/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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