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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.41, 658.58 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.41, 658.58 and 290.84 is: 401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.41 : 658.58 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.41/658.58 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.41x = 658.58 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.41x = 191,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,536.66/477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.20

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