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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.61, 659.22 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.61, 659.22 and 291.22 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.61 : 659.22 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.61/659.22 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.61x = 659.22 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.61x = 191,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,978.05/477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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