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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 658.65 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 658.65 and 290.74 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 658.65 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/658.65 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 658.65 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 191,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,494.45/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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