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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 659.73 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 659.73 and 281.58 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 659.73 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/659.73 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 659.73 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 185,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,766.77/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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