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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.80, 659.43 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.80, 659.43 and 291.40 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.80 : 659.43 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.80/659.43 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.80x = 659.43 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.80x = 192,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,157.90/477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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