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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 659.49 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 659.49 and 281.46 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 659.49 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/659.49 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 659.49 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 185,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,620.06/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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