Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 659.16 and 291.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 477.81, 659.16 and 291.15 is: 401.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477.81 : 659.16 = 291.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477.81/659.16 = 291.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477.81x = 659.16 × 291.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477.81x = 191,914.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,914.43/477.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.65
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