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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 659.16 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 659.16 and 281.18 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 659.16 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/659.16 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 659.16 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 185,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,339.31/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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