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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 659.37 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 659.37 and 291.57 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 659.37 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/659.37 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 659.37 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 192,252.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,252.51/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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