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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 658.41 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 658.41 and 302.45 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 658.41 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/658.41 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 658.41 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 199,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,136.10/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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