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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.07, 658.37 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.07, 658.37 and 337.43 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.07 : 658.37 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.07/658.37 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.07x = 658.37 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.07x = 222,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,153.79/477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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