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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 657.92 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 657.92 and 302.32 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 657.92 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/657.92 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 657.92 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 198,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,902.37/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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