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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 659.25 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 659.25 and 291.34 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 659.25 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/659.25 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 659.25 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 192,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,065.90/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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