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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 659.05 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 659.05 and 291.27 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 659.05 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/659.05 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 659.05 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 191,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,962.37/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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