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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 659.20 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 659.20 and 291.23 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 659.20 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/659.20 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 659.20 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 191,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,978.82/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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