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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 659.16 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/659.16 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 659.16 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 191,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,914.43/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.65

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