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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 658.54 and 311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 658.54 and 311.41 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 658.54 = 311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/658.54 = 311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 658.54 × 311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 205,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,075.16/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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