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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 659.40 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 659.40 and 291.37 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 659.40 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/659.40 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 659.40 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 192,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,129.38/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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