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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 659.19 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 659.19 and 281.20 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 659.19 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/659.19 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 659.19 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 185,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,364.23/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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