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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 658.80 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 658.80 and 290.98 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 658.80 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/658.80 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 658.80 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 191,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,697.62/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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