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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 659.19 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 659.19 and 281.25 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 659.19 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/659.19 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 659.19 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 185,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,397.19/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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