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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 658.06 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 658.06 and 311.27 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 658.06 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/658.06 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 658.06 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 204,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,834.34/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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