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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 658.68 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 658.68 and 290.79 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 658.68 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/658.68 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 658.68 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 191,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,537.56/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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