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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 659.39 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 659.39 and 291.32 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 659.39 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/659.39 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 659.39 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 192,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,094.71/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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