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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 658.46 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 658.46 and 290.62 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 658.46 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/658.46 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 658.46 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 191,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,361.65/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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