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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 659.09 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 659.09 and 281.10 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 659.09 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/659.09 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 659.09 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 185,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,271.79/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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