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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.59, 658.85 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.59, 658.85 and 281.03 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.59 : 658.85 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.59/658.85 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.59x = 658.85 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.59x = 185,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,151.92/477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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