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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 659.00 and 281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 659.00 and 281.05 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 659.00 = 281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/659.00 = 281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 659.00 × 281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 185,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,207.25/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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