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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 659.16 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 659.16 and 281.07 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 659.16 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/659.16 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 659.16 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 185,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,270.10/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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