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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 659.04 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 659.04 and 281.26 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 659.04 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/659.04 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 659.04 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 185,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,361.59/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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