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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 658.85 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 658.85 and 291.02 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 658.85 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/658.85 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 658.85 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 191,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,733.78/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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