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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 658.92 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 658.92 and 281.01 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 658.92 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/658.92 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 658.92 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 185,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,163.11/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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