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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 658.23 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 658.23 and 290.54 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 658.23 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/658.23 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 658.23 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 191,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,242.14/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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