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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.83, 659.43 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.83, 659.43 and 291.29 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.83 : 659.43 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.83/659.43 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.83x = 659.43 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.83x = 192,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,082.07/477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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