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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.59, 659.12 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.59, 659.12 and 281.07 is: 387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.59 : 659.12 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.59/659.12 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.59x = 659.12 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.59x = 185,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,257.45/477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.90

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