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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 657.99 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 657.99 and 337.11 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 657.99 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/657.99 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 657.99 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 221,815.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,815.01/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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