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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 657.54 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 657.54 and 336.93 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 657.54 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/657.54 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 657.54 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 221,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,544.11/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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