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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.90, 659.43 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.90, 659.43 and 291.42 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.90 : 659.43 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.90/659.43 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.90x = 659.43 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.90x = 192,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,171.09/477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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