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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 659.26 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 659.26 and 291.30 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 659.26 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/659.26 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 659.26 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 192,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,042.44/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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