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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 659.52 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 659.52 and 278.72 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 659.52 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/659.52 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 659.52 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 183,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,821.41/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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