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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 658.37 and 310.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 658.37 and 310.99 is: 429.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 658.37 = 310.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/658.37 = 310.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 658.37 × 310.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 204,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,745.62/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.16

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