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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.87, 659.37 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.87, 659.37 and 281.31 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.87 : 659.37 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.87/659.37 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.87x = 659.37 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.87x = 185,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,487.37/477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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