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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 659.12 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 659.12 and 291.09 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 659.12 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/659.12 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 659.12 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 191,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,861.79/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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