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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 658.98 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 658.98 and 281.08 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 658.98 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/658.98 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 658.98 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 185,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,226.10/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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