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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 658.46 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 658.46 and 302.32 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 658.46 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/658.46 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 658.46 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 199,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,065.63/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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