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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 658.02 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 658.02 and 302.32 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 658.02 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/658.02 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 658.02 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 198,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,932.61/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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