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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 659.36 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 659.36 and 281.33 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 659.36 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/659.36 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 659.36 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 185,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,497.75/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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