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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 659.33 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 659.33 and 291.19 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 659.33 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/659.33 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 659.33 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 191,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,990.30/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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