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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 659.24 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 659.24 and 281.18 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 659.24 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/659.24 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 659.24 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 185,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,362.05/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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