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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659.46 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659.46 and 291.38 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659.46 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659.46 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659.46 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 192,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,153.45/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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