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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 658.98 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 658.98 and 281.13 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 658.98 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/658.98 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 658.98 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 185,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,259.05/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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