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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 659.45 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 659.45 and 281.43 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 659.45 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/659.45 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 659.45 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 185,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,587.61/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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