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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 658.20 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 658.20 and 311.24 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 658.20 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/658.20 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 658.20 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 204,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,858.17/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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