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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 659.54 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 659.54 and 281.27 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 659.54 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/659.54 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 659.54 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 185,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,511.17/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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