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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.11, 658.51 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.11, 658.51 and 290.66 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.11 : 658.51 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.11/658.51 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.11x = 658.51 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.11x = 191,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,398.50/477.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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