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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.90, 659.52 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.90, 659.52 and 281.44 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.90 : 659.52 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.90/659.52 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.90x = 659.52 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.90x = 185,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,615.31/477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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