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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 658.62 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 658.62 and 290.81 is: 401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 658.62 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/658.62 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 658.62 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 191,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,533.28/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.23

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