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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.97, 659.58 and 281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.97, 659.58 and 281.47 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.97 : 659.58 = 281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.97/659.58 = 281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.97x = 659.58 × 281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.97x = 185,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,650.58/477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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