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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 658.53 and 311.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 658.53 and 311.37 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 658.53 = 311.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/658.53 = 311.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 658.53 × 311.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 205,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,046.49/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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