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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 658.17 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 658.17 and 302.34 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 658.17 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/658.17 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 658.17 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 198,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,991.12/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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