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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.94, 659.55 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.94, 659.55 and 281.45 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.94 : 659.55 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.94/659.55 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.94x = 659.55 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.94x = 185,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,630.35/477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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